Family Worker, Nyngan

About the role

CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Family Worker to deliver a mix of activities for families, including playgroups, in the Nyngan and Warren communities. The role supports healthy child development and positive parent-child relationships. It is based at the Nyngan office, can be full-time or part-time, and runs on a maximum term contract until 25 June 2027, with a possible additional contract if further funding is available.

The position involves travelling to Brewarrina twice a week to run playgroups and educational programs and support parents and children. The FamilyCare program aims to improve the wellbeing of children aged 0-18 and their families through child-centred and adult-focused activities, including supported playgroups, peer support groups and evidence-based parenting programs.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate playgroups and educational programs for parents and children.
• Assess the strengths and needs of families, including any risks, and coordinate a mix of services to meet those needs.
• Deliver services in line with the CCWF Service Plan and activity targets, and complete reporting, data collection and compliance tasks.
• Enter data accurately and on time in systems such as CIMS and PIX.
• Follow workplace health and safety, child safeguarding and risk management procedures.
• Take part in supervision, organisational meetings and regular development.

Required profile

• Capacity to support families and run playgroups and educational programs.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with clients in a confidential and culturally appropriate way.
• Understanding of local services in Bourke and Brewarrina that support children and families, and a connection to the local community.
• Good organisational and administration skills.
• Strong personal values and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic organisation.
• A current Working With Children Check and a current NSW Police check.

What we offer

• Hourly rate starting from $40.49, depending on experience, skills and qualifications (covered by the SCHADS award).
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year tax free.
• Training, personal and career development.

Applications close on 21 October 2026 and include a cover letter addressing the five essential selection criteria and a completed employment application form.